Shenandoah University
Director of Residence Life Winchester, VA
Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia, United States, 22603
Shenandoah University’s Office of Student Affairs is accepting applications for a Director of Residence Life. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.
The Director of Residence Life (DRL) is a full-time professional position within the Division of Student Affairs, providing central, strategic leadership for Shenandoah University's residential experience.
The DRL will provide essential leadership and assessment to develop a campus culture that is welcoming, safe, respectful, and inclusive. The role is charged with creating living environments designed to foster personal growth, student responsibility, and transformative learning. This is a unique opportunity to deepen the university's existing culture of inclusivity through intentional training and educational opportunities.
Core Responsibilities
Staff Leadership & Mentorship
Provide senior-level training, supervision, and career development for 3 Area Coordinators, 4 Graduate Assistants, and 40+ undergraduate Resident Assistants.
Guide the residence life team in supporting student retention and persistence to graduation.
Serve as a mentor to professional staff and both undergraduate and graduate students, focusing on their growth and professional development.
Operations, Facilities, & Fiscal Management
Oversee management of housing assignments, contracts, and occupancy for all residential facilities.
Manage the departmental budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost-effective operations.
Provide senior-level leadership for housing facilities renovation and new construction projects.
Ensure efficient office management, departmental assessment, and operational effectiveness.
Program Development & Assessment
Lead the development and assessment of Residence Life programming aligned with defined student learning outcomes.
Deepen the university's culture of inclusivity through the training and educational opportunities offered in campus communities.
Provide leadership to facilitate restorative justice initiatives in the residential community.
Strategic Partnerships & Crisis Management
Work collaboratively with senior campus partners, including Physical Plant, Hornet Central, Public Safety, Auxiliary Services, International Programs, and Admissions.
Contribute to administrative decision-making, creative problem-solving, and serve on campus-wide committees.
Crisis Management: Serve in a leadership capacity responding to campus crisis situations, and support the on-call staff members in residence life with managing after-hours incidents.
Requirements & Benefits
Professional Development: The DRL is encouraged to take advantage of on-the-job training as well as professional development opportunities.
On-Call Requirement: DRL responds to and supports the on-call staff members in residence life with managing after-hours incidents.
Benefits: This is a live-on optional position with housing based on need and availability at the time of hire. A meal plan is also available with this position.
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The Director of Residence Life (DRL) is a full-time professional position within the Division of Student Affairs, providing central, strategic leadership for Shenandoah University's residential experience.
The DRL will provide essential leadership and assessment to develop a campus culture that is welcoming, safe, respectful, and inclusive. The role is charged with creating living environments designed to foster personal growth, student responsibility, and transformative learning. This is a unique opportunity to deepen the university's existing culture of inclusivity through intentional training and educational opportunities.
Core Responsibilities
Staff Leadership & Mentorship
Provide senior-level training, supervision, and career development for 3 Area Coordinators, 4 Graduate Assistants, and 40+ undergraduate Resident Assistants.
Guide the residence life team in supporting student retention and persistence to graduation.
Serve as a mentor to professional staff and both undergraduate and graduate students, focusing on their growth and professional development.
Operations, Facilities, & Fiscal Management
Oversee management of housing assignments, contracts, and occupancy for all residential facilities.
Manage the departmental budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost-effective operations.
Provide senior-level leadership for housing facilities renovation and new construction projects.
Ensure efficient office management, departmental assessment, and operational effectiveness.
Program Development & Assessment
Lead the development and assessment of Residence Life programming aligned with defined student learning outcomes.
Deepen the university's culture of inclusivity through the training and educational opportunities offered in campus communities.
Provide leadership to facilitate restorative justice initiatives in the residential community.
Strategic Partnerships & Crisis Management
Work collaboratively with senior campus partners, including Physical Plant, Hornet Central, Public Safety, Auxiliary Services, International Programs, and Admissions.
Contribute to administrative decision-making, creative problem-solving, and serve on campus-wide committees.
Crisis Management: Serve in a leadership capacity responding to campus crisis situations, and support the on-call staff members in residence life with managing after-hours incidents.
Requirements & Benefits
Professional Development: The DRL is encouraged to take advantage of on-the-job training as well as professional development opportunities.
On-Call Requirement: DRL responds to and supports the on-call staff members in residence life with managing after-hours incidents.
Benefits: This is a live-on optional position with housing based on need and availability at the time of hire. A meal plan is also available with this position.
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